Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Flanders Paintout Event --Prizes, Registration

Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury CT is having a plein air event May 21st. Open to the first 50 registrants.  For more information, click Flanders artist registration page.  Or, call the center at 203-263-3711 .  


Paint the Farm Artist Challenge

Saturday, May 21
11 AM at the Van Vleck Santuary
Flanders “Paint the Farm” Artist Challenge is a timed event for artists to create works of art during Farm Day. 

This non-juried event is open to all plein air artists working in all media and includes a “Wet Paint” exhibition/sale from 3 – 4 PM at our hay wagon main stage. Visitors and art buyers can place bids in the silent auction or “buy it now” to take home newly created artwork. Flanders commission is 30% from Wet Paint Sales.

Plein air artists are required to arrive by 11 AM and must finish a painting by 2 PM to participate in the judging and wet paint sale.

The surrounding areas of the Van Vleck farm offer a wide range of subjects, including historic barns, water views, gardens, antique machinery and farm animals. Musicians, period correct costumed Colonial and Native American demonstrations, and a many other colorful outdoor views will inspire paintings.

Monetary prizes will be awarded included a People Popular Choice award where farm day visitors will vote for their favorite art and the Natalie Van Vleck Award for Best of Show.

Location: the Van Vleck Sanctuary located on Flanders Road in Woodbury CT  
To Register: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FlandersNatureCenter/paintthefarm.html

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